When it comes to classic American V8s, the 426 Hemi is up there as one of the most legendary. Not only did it dominate in NASCAR, but it also ended up powering some of the greatest Mopar muscle cars ...

The 1960s are littered with a plethora of high-performance powerplants, often with overlapping names and terms. The 426 is a victim of such naming conventions, with two prominent engines boasting the ...

Chrysler's iconic 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8 engine made its debut in 1964 as a race-only unit. The mill was an instant success in NASCAR. In 1965, the engine was banned because it was not ...

The Dodge Charger and the 426 Hemi (Street version) came hand in hand in 1966, with one serving the other as its loyal NASCAR-homologating vehicle, and yes, the pun is premeditated. A fastback Coronet ...

When it comes to hot rods, sometimes it’s the engine that makes the car legendary even more so than the classic bodylines. Such is the case with the iconic Hemi powered ’Cudas of the late ’60s and ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

The Chrysler HEMI V8 is one of the most iconic engines ever built, with a legendary reputation on the street and a long list of accomplishments in motorsport. The Chrysler (now Stellantis) HEMI is ...

Many enthusiasts will recognize the 426 HEMI engine for powering several legendary vehicles from the golden age of muscle cars. That original engine might no longer be in production, but project car ...

There are many comparisons to be made against Ford's 427 engines and Chrysler's 426 Hemi. In the interest of keeping things fair, though, we'll focus on pitting the 426 against the Ford SOHC "Cammer," ...